JANUARY 2012 VRS CLASS DECEMBER 20 - Below is the VRS information for January 2012. January's VRS Class is as follows: Monday, January 16, 2012, Wednesday, January 18, 2012, and Friday, January 20, 2012. All classes will be held at station 43's training hall beginning at 1900 (16408 Pointer Ridge Drive, Bowie, Maryland 20716). To register, please send an email to vrssignup@gmail.com. If you have any problems with registering ... (Full Story)

It's Polar Bear Plunge Time Again! NOVEMBER 09 - Join Team MSFA as we team up to raise funds for the 16th Annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge. Come play in the cool Chesapeake Bay while Team MSFA, the Maryland State Police and 1000's of your coolest friends raise money for Special Olympics of Maryland. What's the Plunge? Be a part of THE event of winter and join us for the 16th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge where, for just $50 in ... (Full Story & Photos)

VRS REGISTRATION MOVES ON-LINE NOVEMBER 08 - There is a new way to sign-up for the Volunteer Recruit School Class. Use the email address vrssignup@gmail.com. Please include: Your Name Your ID Number Your Station Number And whether you need the full class or just Session #2 for equivalency member. You must receive a confirmation return e-mail stating you are enrolled in the class. AS OF JANUARY 2012 CLASS 30 ... (Full Story)

Tribute Honors Members Fire Service Family NOVEMBER 05 - The Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association 2011 Tribute was held on Saturday, November 5, 2011. This years' honorees are Reverend Harry and Lois Hetz from the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department, Company 31, and Jim and Martha Neal from the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Company 33/46. Both couples were honored for their many years of dedicated volunteer service to Prince ... (Full Story & Photos)

MESSAGE FROM OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP OCTOBER 18 - Our leadership has been working diligently this month in our efforts to ensure the volunteer fire service continues to be an effective, vocal participant in Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department. The level of support and participation by our membership has been overwhelming, our voices are being heard and they are having a huge impact. We are happy to report that we are communicating directly ... (Full Story)

The Volunteer Fire Departments of Prince George's County Need Your Help! SEPTEMBER 27 - We are asking all Prince George's County residents who support the volunteer Fire/EMS system to please call the offices of County Executive Rushern Baker (301-952-4131) and Council Chair Ingrid Turner (301-952-3094), and your District Councilperson to let them know that you are 100% opposed to the "Fire Protection Oversight Bills" (CB-060-2011 and CB-45-2011) that are currently under consideration ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pictures from the PGCVF&RA Convention 2011 SEPTEMBER 25 - Pictures from the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Convention. Taken By Jen Wilbanks. Field Games, Saturday September 17th https://picasaweb.google.com/junderwoodphoto/Convention2011Laurel?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMTsgbi8lbrFdw&feat=directlink Meeting and Awards, Thursday September 22nd https://picasaweb.google.com/junderwoodphoto/Thursday92211?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCK-T7syz_b_nrgE&feat=directlink Saturday, ... (Full Story & Photos)

SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL FUNDRAISER NOVEMBER 04 - SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL FUNDRAISER Save money every month on your electric bill and help the Prince Georges County Volunteer Fireman's Association. If you are serviced by Pepco or BG&E, simply click on the link and follow the instructions on the Viridian site. By doing this you will help the PGCVF&RA earn $2.00 per month per meter, and you will save on your electric bill and help the environment ... (Full Story)